Hair can take up to two years to decompose, so it\u2019ll be in your drains for a while.<\/p>\n

The situation can get pretty hairy if those strands tangle with soap scum and other elements that wash down your drains. Single strands can suddenly become a bundled hairball stuck in your drain.<\/p>\n

How To Remove Hair Clogs in Your Drain<\/h2>\n

We don\u2019t recommend waiting for that hair clog to dissolve naturally since that can lead to drain backups. You can attempt to clear hair clogs on your own with these tips:<\/p>\n

1. Boiling Water<\/h3>\n

Boiling water won\u2019t dissolve your hair, but it might dissolve the soap scum that is keeping the strands of hair from sliding down the drain.<\/p>\n

2. Baking Soda & Vinegar<\/h3>\n

Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the drain. Wait a few minutes, then pour 1 cup of vinegar in too.<\/p>\n

After a few hours, the mixture will create a chemical reaction to break down the hair. Flush thoroughly with water to clear the clog.<\/p>\n

3. Grab & Go<\/h3>\n

Sometimes, the clog is close enough to the surface that you can reach into the drain with your hand or an auger to grab and remove it from the drain.<\/p>\n